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Taiwan Is Main Issue in China-US Relations - Xi Tells Trump
Xi stressed safeguarding China's sovereignty and urged the U.S. to exercise prudence in $11.15 billion Taiwan arms sales to reduce tensions and promote peaceful cooperation.
- In a Wednesday call, Xi urged Trump to handle arms sales to Taiwan with prudence, emphasizing Taiwan as the most important issue in China-U.S. relations.
- China maintains that Taiwan, the island, is part of its territory and rejects its separate status, while Xi reiterated safeguarding sovereignty and urged adherence to U.S.-China common understandings.
- Trump described the call as `excellent`, affirming strong personal ties with Xi and discussing a deal for 500 Boeing aircraft plus removing 10% fentanyl-related tariffs shortly after the April visit.
- Xi highlighted upcoming events including China's 15th Five-Year Plan, hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, the U.S. 250th anniversary, and the G20 Summit after his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
- Analysts said Neo Wang and Reva Goujon see the call reflecting a deal-focused, transactional approach amid China’s status as a major buyer of Iranian oil ahead of Friday’s talks.
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Trump described the two-hour conversation with his Chinese counterpart as "excellent", without elaborating on the Taiwan issue.
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